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Leonardo Bonucci looked set to reunite with Antonio Conte at Chelsea... but David Luiz's form paved the way for his shock AC Milan switch

It's not a world exclusive to say that Chelsea fans love David Luiz, but the bubbly Brazilian may have earned a special place in the heart of AC Milan supporters.

In an indirect way he is responsible for the Rossoneri's 'internet breaking' signature of Leonardo Bonucci on Friday.

The Juventus defender was mobbed at Casa Milan – the club's HQ – on Friday afternoon. His arrival continues a rarely witnessed shopping spree by the seven-times European champions. It really is Christmas every day for the red and blacks.

u00a0Leonardo Bonucci on Friday completed a shock move from Juventus to rivals AC Milan
Leonardo Bonucci on Friday completed a shock move from Juventus to rivals AC Milan
u00a0Bonucciu00a0was mobbed at Casa Milan, having previously looked likely to join Chelsea
Bonucci was mobbed at Casa Milan, having previously looked likely to join Chelsea
However Chelsea no longer had any need for Bonucci, due to the form of David Luiz
However Chelsea no longer had any need for Bonucci, due to the form of David Luiz

Until Friday the new Chinese owners had bought seven high-profile new recruits.